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The Fall 2020 catalog is now available for downloaded from our Catalog page.

The Academy for Lifelong Learning is a volunteer-run organization under the auspices of the University of South Carolina Aiken that provides Seniors in Aiken, SC and the entire Central Savannah River Area with a wide range of learning opportunities tailored to their needs and interests.

From its modest beginnings in 1989, the Academy has evolved into a multi-faceted program that provides area Seniors with a wide range of fun and educational opportunities. Each semester the Academy offers short courses and events covering a broad span of interests, ranging from art, music, literature, and science to hobbies, cooking, current events, religion, and both local and broader ranging history.

The Fall 2020 catalog is now available for downloaded from our CATALOG PAGE.

REMINDER: Keep Your Email Address Up To Date

If the Academy doesn't have your current email address, you'll miss out on your copies of the Course Catalog, The Spiral newsletter, and any other emailed updates such as class change information. Send your updated email address to info@aikenlearning.org.

PARKING ON THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AIKEN CAMPUS

Academy students are required to display a no-fee UofSC Aiken parking sticker on their windshields when parking on campus. Annual student stickers expire the end of August. Please see our PARKING page for details.

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Academy for Lifelong Learning
Office of External Programs, Continuing Education, and Conferences
University of South Carolina Aiken
Business & Education Building, Room 111
417 University Parkway, Aiken, SC 29801
803.641.3741
info@aikenlearning.org

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ACADEMY READY TO ROLL FOR THE FALL

The Academy for Lifelong Learning is ready to resume activities in the fall, following last spring's Covid-19 shutdown.

IN-CLASS INSTRUCTION

In-class enrollment and seat spacing will be managed to comply with government and University guidelines. Students on campus will be required to sign a waver and to comply with all University requirements, including maintaining social distancing and the wearing of face masks where specified.

ONLINE INSTRUCTION

Registrants who wish to avoid face-to-face contact will be able to register to attend most Academy classes online in real time via the internet. Those unable to register for in-class courses because in-class registration has reached its capacity may also register with the Online option to avoid being shut out. Online instruction will utilize Microsoft Teams.

SEMESTER TIMING

Scheduling for the Fall 2020 semester is as follows:

Catalog NOW available for download from our CATALOG PAGE.
Registration opens 9:00 am, August 18. See our REGISTER page for more information.
First classes begin September 8. Additional classes begin throughout the semester.
Classes end before Thanksgiving.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The Academy cannot function without volunteers to make it happen, and the need is getting critical. If you value what the Academy does for you and for the community, won't you please consider volunteering to fill one of these vital positions? Contact Academy President Harriet Haynes at pres@aikenlearning.org.

The Academy is in need of volunteers to serve in the following positions:

Board Positions to serve in the 2020/2021 academic year: President-Elect and Curriculum Chair-Elect.

Curriculum Committee needs a few new people to help with course management and operation.

See the June issue of The Spiral for information about these positions.